prance — to move with high springy steps, especially in a lively or proud manner
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move with high springy steps, especially in a lively or proud manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /præns/
Example Sentences
- The little girl pranced into the room wearing her new tutu.
- After winning the lottery, he pranced around the office like a peacock.
- The cat pranced playfully after the laser dot.
prance
VERB[/præns/]
to move with high springy steps, especially in a lively or proud manner
to move with high springy steps, especially in a lively or proud manner
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'prancen', a verb originally used to describe the action of a horse lifting its front legs and leaping. Over time, the meaning expanded to denote a proud or ostentatious manner of walking or moving, often suggesting vanity or show.
Breakdown
The word 'prance' comes directly from Middle English 'prancen' with no further morphological breakdown; the root itself encompasses both the literal equestrian action and its metaphorical extension to proud, exaggerated movement in humans.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The little girl pranced into the room wearing her new tutu.”
“After winning the lottery, he pranced around the office like a peacock.”
“The cat pranced playfully after the laser dot.”
“My boss prances into meetings like he owns the world.”
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